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Virginia Senator Says Legalizing Marijuana Sales Would Address Police Chief’s Concerns About Viole

Published   Jun 11, 2024 12:12PM
In Virginia Beach, Virginia, local law enforcement leaders say the vast majority of drug-related crime is tied to marijuana. Advocates for legalization counter that the situation could be remedied by regulating cannabis, which is currently legal to possess in small amounts but remains a crime to sell.

“Where you may think it will be heroin, you may think it will be cocaine, methamphetamine, nope. It’s marijuana,” Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate told local ABC affiliate 13 News Now in a recent interview. “We have ... Read more

Anderson, Coffman compete at indoor National track meets

Washington High School senior Mason Coffman recently made his way to New York to compete in the Nike Nationals in the Nike Track and Field Center at the Armory. Courtesy photo Washington Middle School student Leighton Anderson recently traveled to co ... Read more

Warmest and coldest Februaries in Virginia Beach, Virginia h

(STACKER) — Every February, a groundhog predicts what the rest of winter will look like. Punxsutawney Phil, a rodent resident of Pennsylvania, may not be known for his accuracy. Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows hi ... Read more

STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® KICKS OFF 2024 U.S. SEASON WITH THE FIR

With a new international event, and intense rivalries in every division, the 2024 season looks to be one of the most extreme ever.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® 2024 United States season is k ... Read more

Westmont swimmers Innis, Long announce college choices

Nov. 11—Westmont Hilltop High School senior swimmers Cael Long and Elijah Innis each announced their college intentions on Wednesday afternoon.

Innis signed a letter of intent to attend NCAA Division II Edinboro University, while Long committed to NCAA Division III Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The two swimmers are part of the successful Hilltoppers program, as well as the Greater Johnstown YMCA swimming program.

Innis and Long shared Westmont Hilltop Swimmer of the Year honor ... Read more

The 16 Best East Coast U.S. Beaches to Visit for Postcard-Wo

Set your sights on these beautiful stretches of shoreline from Maine to Florida. With summer finally on the horizon (especially after the dark, cold months of January and February) all eyes are on sun-splashed getaways. What better place to spend a f ... Read more

Myrtle Beach hotel with roof damage was operating without cu

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach hotel that was damaged by wind Thursday morning does not have a current business license and should not have been open, city spokesman Mark Kruea said.

A section of the roof at the Summer Wind ... Read more

10 Best Family Beach in the U.S. for a Perfect Getaway

Planning a family beach vacation can be an exciting adventure, but also a daunting task. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to start. To help narrow down your search, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best family beach ... Read more